The comprehensive strategic partnership agreement between Moscow and Tehran aims to bolster economic cooperation and mitigate the adverse effects of US sanctions, Iranian political analyst and leading Russia expert, Professor Rouhollah Modabber, told TASS in an interview.
“This agreement is a unique opportunity to deepen bilateral relations. By leveraging this partnership, Russia and Iran can jointly combat the spread of terrorism in Central Asia. Strengthened economic and trade cooperation will enable them to counter hostile US sanctions,” Modabber stated.
He emphasized that “this agreement demonstrates Russia's solidarity with Iran in its standoff against the US This support gains significance given the possibility of future talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump.”
Modabber noted that “European countries, led by the UK, Germany, and France, are working to undermine the Russia-Iran partnership, while pro-Western factions within Iran advocate for closer ties with the West. Such views are misguided, as Western nations aim to deceive the Islamic Republic. I hope Tehran has a practical plan for implementing its agreement with Russia.”
The analyst further remarked, “Russia maintains a friendly policy towards Iran, while France and Britain have repeatedly issued threats, and the U.S. poses a constant danger. The comprehensive partnership with Russia allows Iran to resist the West's hostile agenda.”
The Russia-Iran Agreement
The comprehensive strategic partnership agreement marks a significant milestone in strengthening ties between Russia and Iran. According to officials from both nations, the agreement covers all aspects of bilateral cooperation, paving the way for progress in areas such as defense, counterterrorism, energy, finance, transportation, industry, agriculture, culture, science, and technology.
Currently, the two countries operate under the 2001 Treaty on the Foundations of Relations and Principles of Cooperation, which was initially valid for ten years and has been automatically extended in five-year increments. Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali announced that the new treaty will span 20 years.
On January 14, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that the agreement would be signed following the presidents' meeting on January 17. Peskov highlighted the agreement's significance, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi clarified that the pact is not directed against any third party and does not entail the formation of a defense alliance.
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Based on TASS materials